The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation is the short name of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Refers to executive bodies of federal significance. The Ministry of Internal Affairs includes various departments and units. The official symbol is the coat of arms of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, or emblem. The image is placed on the flag of the Ministry, sleeve insignia of employees, is used in the headings of official documents, etc. A description of the modern type of the coat of arms of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is contained in the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated November 10, 1998 under number 1333. The document also contains a drawing.
What are the parts of the emblem of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation?
The basis of the heraldic image is a double-headed eagle. One large and two small crowns crown it. In the foreground are two swords covered with a shield. A scepter is clamped in one paw, and a power in the second. This is how the common symbol looks. The structural divisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are designated by the same emblem, only in the claws of an eagle is a large shield of one form or another (with sharp, rounded or other edges) and filling. The appearance of this second shield determines the identity of a particular emblem. Moreover, for various purposes, images are used in color or black and white.
On the main coat of arms of the Ministry of Internal Affairs there is a silver-blue-scarlet shield with a warrior hitting the dragon with his spear. The central part is surrounded by a golden or silver laurel wreath. The decoration can be the motto located at the very bottom, on which is applied either the main motto of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation ("Serving the Law - Serving the People"), or a specific unit. Background color is red, burgundy, blue.
What other characters are used?
Depending on the purpose for which a particular unit was created, its symbolism may contain images of the following items: horseshoe, book, torch, ax, flame, fortress, bowl, banner, armor, etc. Moreover, the emblems used for marking of forms, documents, award marks.
Another emblem of the Ministry of Internal Affairs looks noteworthy: the SOBR “Lynx” of the GUVD of Moscow. The maroon shield has peaked outlines. In the center - a grinning lynx. The eagle holds its paws not the shield itself, but the sword behind it. On the motto tape you can read: "Nobleness, courage, honor."
Where to find the official photo of the coat of arms of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?
Actual heraldic images of units and structures within the Ministry can be found on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In the menu, it is enough to select the agency of interest in order to obtain the necessary information.
For example, on the emblem of the Main Directorate of Criminal Investigation (GUUR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation) we see a crossed sword and torch, as well as a dragon, on a red-blue background.